Stimuli

Question 1

Define stimulus discriminating training

Answer 1

The procedure of reinforcing a response in the presence of an SD and extinguishing it in the presence of an S^

Question 2

What is stimulus generalisation?

Answer 2

When an Individual learns the response to a particular stimulus and applies it to another stimulus. Individual responds the same way to two different stimuli.

Question 3

What is a common-element class?

Answer 3

A set of stimuli that have at least one physical trait in common. E.g. All cars have 4 wheels, windows and horns.

Question 4

What is a stimulus equivalence class?

Answer 4

A set of stimuli that are grouped together despite being completely dissimilar. E.g. Chocolate, broccoli and bread are all foods

Question 5

Define unlearned generalisation.

Answer 5

Organisms are likely to perform a behaviour in a new situation if that situation is similar to the one in which the behaviour was originally learned.

Question 6

State three types of stimulus generalisation:

Answer 6

• Unlearned Generalisation
• common-element class
• Stimulus equivalence class

Question 7

The procedure of reinforcing a response in the presence of an SD and extinguishing it in the presence of an S^

Answer 7

Stimulus Discriminating Procedure